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Leafy greens production is quickly being standardized and automated in a highly controllable format. e.g. [0] It would be reasonable to assume that the farming
by javiramos 6y ago
Leafy greens production is quickly being standardized and automated in a highly controllable format. e.g. [0]
It would be reasonable to assume that the farming of many other crops will eventually transition to fully automated indoor formats.
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- bluGill 6y agoNot really. Leafy greens are expensive in the store for what you get: a lot of labor required, and spoil quickly after harvest. It makes sense to automate indoors. Most crops need a lot more space, and a lot less labor. Indoor farming is not economical for these. Don't get me wrong: there are a number of crops where it makes sense. They are an important source of nutrients (and taste!), but a poor source of calories overall.
- onecommentman 6y agoOr to grow in a small home garden. Leafy greens are the easiest crop to grow in a small plot, or even indoors. Greens, fruits and tomatoes/peppers are the easiest for home growers to become self-sufficient. The labor is credited as exercise and therapy.